Unemployment Rate Improves In Highland Park Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Lake County decreased recently.

Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Headed To Openlands Lakeshore Preserve

Military officials have offered the assistance of explosive-sniffing dogs to investigate the lakefront nature preserve, officials said.

HP City Council Holds First In-Person Meeting In Over 15 Months

Highland Park city officials are transitioning all public meetings back to live and in-person.

$29,000 Social Media Campaign To Promote Highland Park Businesses

Funding formerly set aside for print advertising could soon be reallocated to a "post-pandemic social media marketing campaign."

Lake County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Highland Park area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

New Studies Show Simultaneous Decline In Incarceration Rates And Crime Rates In Lake County

In Lake County, the data show that the jail population remained steady, and crime declined by 11 percent from 2016 to 2019.

Lake County Government: PROVIDE INPUT: Kenosha Road At 21st Street

See the latest announcement from the Lake County Government.

Lake County Government: Fremont Center Road To Close For Intersection Reconstruction

LCDOT will be closing Fremont Center Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Erhart Road to through traffic starting Tuesday, June 29 at 5 a.m. ...

Lake County Government: Greenbook Information

Our updated Greenbook will be released for publication on June 24th in the following periodicals: Daily Herald, Lake County Journal, Lak ...

Lake County Government: UPDATE: Suspect Apprehended In Sexual Assault Of Teen On Robert McClory Bike Path

During the morning hours of June 16, 2021, Lake County Sheriff's Deputies executed an arrest warrant and apprehended Tramane Johnson, 27 ...

Lake County Government: 2021 Pavement Rejuvenator Locations

LCDOT will be applying pavement rejuvenator, a glue-type substance that can extend the life of a road by five years, to eight newly comp ...

Lake County Government: Nearly 100% Of Sheriff's Deputies Have Completed Crisis Intervention Certification Program

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce the milestone of 99% of our Lake County Sheriff's Deputies successfully completing the C ...

Lake County Government: Deerfield Parkway Patching To Begin On June 14

Buffalo Grove, IL - The Lake County Division of Transportation will begin pavement patching on Deerfield Parkway between Krause Drive an ...

Highland Park Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Lake County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

City Urges Army To Find, Remove Explosives At Lakeshore Preserve

Bomb-sniffing dogs last month found a "new area of concern" at the former military base, according to Openlands officials.

Senior Center Relocates At Highland Park Country Club

In-person activities for local seniors will resume next month for the first time since the emergence of the coronavirus.

No End In Sight For Closure Of Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Beach

Openlands officials closed the preserve to the public last month in response to the discovery of suspected explosives.

Preckwinkle Joins Suburban Mayors Fighting Governor's Funding Cut

Local leaders are urging state lawmakers to oppose cuts to cities' share of income tax revenue in Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget.

Highwood Library Wins Nation's Top Museum And Library Honor

The "small but mighty" Highwood Public Library is one of six winners of the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Highland Park Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Highland Park Joins Over 270 Towns Opposing Pritzker Funding Cut

City officials asked residents to contact their lawmakers about a proposed $125 million cut to the Local Government Distributive Fund.

Park Avenue Beach Automatic Gate Wins City Council Approval

Councilmembers voted 5-2 to approve an agreement with the park district to install a gate with keycard access ahead of Memorial Day.

Highland Park Election Results: Stone, Lidawer, Tapia Lead Race

Newcomers Annette Lidawer and Andres Tapia are poised to join incumbent Kim Stone on the Highland Park City Council.

Election 2021: Highland Park City Council, Park Board Candidates

Voters will elect at least two new members of City Council and one new park district commissioner Tuesday.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Lake County neighbors.

Jami Bay: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The attorney, Zoning Board of Appeals commissioner and local business owner is running for City Council in the April 6 elections.

Annette Lidawer: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The two-term District 113 board member and current Highland Park planning commissioner is running for City Council in the April 6 election.

Park District Of Highland Park Board Candidate: Jen Freeman

The former Parks Foundation board member and business development professional would be the only commissioner with a young family.

NSWRD Completes Revetment Project at Sunrise Beach

Lake Bluff Sunrise Beach is ready for guests

Kim Stone: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The environmental advocate and two-term councilwoman is running for re-election to the Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.

Lori Flores Weisskopf: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The lifelong Highland Park resident and two-term park district commissioner is running for City Council in the April 6 elections.

State's Attorney Expands Domestic, Sexual Violence Councils

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart announced he has doubled the number of annual meetings of the councils.

Park District Of Highland Park Board Candidate: Joe Peddle

The former owner of an event and disaster power temperature control business was involved in the restoration of Stupey Cabin.

Andres Tapia: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The housing commissioner and global diversity and inclusion strategist is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.

Yumi Ross: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The architect and North Shore School District 112 board member is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.

Marijuana Moratorium Expires, Lake County To Consider Pot Shops

The county board voted unanimously to start the formal zoning process permitting recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas.

Highland Park Shifts To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?

The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.

Yumi Ross Announces Candidacy for Highland Park City Council

Yumi wants to build on her background as an architect and long record of public service in Highland Park

Lori Flores Weisskopf Declares Candidacy for HP City Council

Lifelong Highland Park resident with a decade of Park District Board experience looks to lead with a “We Are Better Together” approach

Annette Lidawer Announces Highland Park City Council Endorsements

The former Township High School District 113 board president has been endorsed by the mayor and four incumbent City Council members.